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27 sNok signflz JUNE 15, 2021 3.25.21 Elder Voices Supporting the Covid Vaccine “Here at Makah, my aunt tested positive for COVID, she is the eldest in our tribe. Also, our only Doctor at our clinic tested positive for COVID, and he has been battling it for well over a month. With that in mind, my choice was easy, to vaccinate in order to make our little village [be] that much more safe.” -Nate Tyler, Makah Tribal Council. “We need to help protect Our People from dying. So, if they do become exposed [to COVID-19], with a vaccine, we do not have to lose them.” -Delegate from the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, THD, Marilyn Scott. “I was not hesitant [to get the vaccine] at all. I was more fearful of NOT getting the vaccine. We got the vaccine at Chemawa and they were so helpful, friendly, and efficient. They made you feel good. They answered questions before you asked.” Did you have any side effects? “I was lucky, I was good. I’m 81 years old, so I don’t know why. Only a little arm soreness.” -Marie Sagaberd, Lummi & Quinault Elder. “I have been a nurse for 40 years. I am very pro-vaccine, for myself and others. And, I do it for my Tribe, the Makah. I was not concerned at all. I know the vaccine had been through trials for safety and efficacy.” What would you tell others? “I would [tell them] of my positive experience, I would assure them it is safe. And, I remind them of the possible effect of getting COVID – severe illness or even death.” -Terri Markishtum, Makah Elder and nurse. “For me, I knew it was a decision between life as I know it now, or the possibility of being on a respirator and possibly dying alone and struggling for that final breath. As a 69-year-old, my side effects were extremely mild. I was a little bit sleepy the next day, but that was gone by the afternoon.” “Overall, I considered this a good experience. It brought back hope for the future. I wish everyone would choose life and science by getting this vaccine.” -Harriette Cheeka, Makah Elder. Conflict Resolution 3 steps to solve 1. Calm your body Ways to calm: Take deep breaths Get a drink of water Count to 20 2. Figure out if this is a small problem or a problem BIG Small problems are when you feel disappointed, annoyed or frustrated Big problems are when you or someone else feels scared. Ask an adult for help. Convenience, Privacy, Certified woman technologists, State of the art equipment and now offering 3D imaging To schedule an appointment please call: Kandee Little 503-879-2089 Date: Thursday, June 17, 2021 Location: Upper clinic parking lot Must be 35 years of age or older Must not be pregnant Must be at least 1 year since last mammogram Must not have breast fed in the last 6 months OHSU HMC Breast Health Services are not a preferred provider for Kaiser No known breast lumps, discharge or breast pain 3. Try a peaceful problem solving trick Ignore what's annoying you Say words that mean NO Flip a coin or do ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS Do something else Share or take turns Apologize Talk it out and use I-MESSAGES I felt when I would like I was wrong when I I am really sorry and I will try to make it better by I hope you can forgive me.